How Cheese-Lovers Can Go Dairy-FreeCheese can be one of the hardest foods to eliminate if it's one of your favorite foods. The alternatives just don't seem to cut it. Some find it easier just...reactionscomments
3 Reasons Why I Love Period PantiesI can't always predict the exact day my period will start. It's usually within a three-day window, but I also have about a week of menstrual cramps that make it feel like...reactions2comments
Non-Traditional Breakfasts That HealAs I began to change my diet to reduce inflammation, as well as the symptoms of endometriosis and other autoimmune diseases, I found easy swaps for lunch and dinner. Breakfast...reactionscomments
Ask The Expert: Endometriosis Treatment & Management - Part 2Read Part 1 here. Have you tried multiple endometriosis treatments, but are still in pain? Are you looking for new treatment options, or considering surgery? To learn more about the...reactionscomments
Ask The Expert: Endometriosis Treatment & Management - Part 1Do you have questions about treating or managing your endometriosis? Are you satisfied with your current endometriosis treatment plan? To learn more about the complexities of endometriosis, we spoke to...reactionscomments
Foods to Alleviate ConstipationAs if the pain of endometriosis wasn’t enough, digestive issues are a common symptom of the disorder. It can range from constipation to diarrhea – neither of which are comfortable...reactionscomments
Omega-3 Rich Protein PowderThere are a lot of protein powders on the market, many of which are loaded with artificial ingredients that can actually increase cravings and promote inflammation in the body. There...reactionscomments
How To Eat Your Daily Dose of Vitamin C“Diet is a potential modifiable risk factor for endometriosis”, according to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). They found that nutrients obtained through food were...reactionscomments
Why I Think My Endometriosis Is BackIt has been a year and 8 months since my first laparoscopic surgery, something I had to fight so hard to get done. Up until surgery day, doctors were convinced...reactions6comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here The low-FODMAP diet not only reduced my bloating, but it helped me pinpoint one of my main menstrual cramp triggers: soy additives...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Surgery: Excision versus AblationSurgery is one of the most common forms of endometriosis treatment. It may not cure the disease, or get rid of all of the symptoms, but it can improve a...reactions4comments
The Link Between Endometriosis and AsthmaA large-scale study presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society Conference in San Diego, CA concludes that asthma is more often found in women with endometriosis than those without. The...reactionscomments
Food First. Supplement Second.We’ve talked a lot about the opportunities to incorporate food as medicine. Eliminate the inflammatory foods. Load up on the anti-inflammatory foods. After all, food is the optimal source of...reactionscomments
My Most Effective Remedies for Pain ReliefIt’s taken me about 5 years to get my pain levels to almost zero. These days, I am living pain-free most of the time, and I can now look back...reactionscomments
Foods to Alleviate DiarrheaWe know that digestive upset often comes with the territory of endometriosis. Some experience constipation, and others experience diarrhea. And if you’re #teamdiarrhea, your symptoms may get worse the closer...reactionscomments
My First Lap - Part 2Read Part 1 here I had begun bleeding by the next day, which the doctor warned me I would...it would be like a period, but not quite the same thing...reactionscomments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 2Read Part 1 here After familiarizing myself with low and high-FODMAP foods, and downloading the Monash University app, I headed to the grocery store to fill up on approved items...reactionscomments
Top 5 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings: Part 2We know from Part 1 of this series that the sweet, white stuff dominating much of our food system is addicting and exciting to the brain. It also is the...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 2Read Part 1 here Finding a new doctor was not easy, especially because I had moved to a new state. When it was time for my yearly, I wished I...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Your Partner about EndometriosisEndometriosis is not a very well understood disease. When doctors don’t even really understand it, how do we have any hope in hell of explaining it to our partners? Endometriosis...reactionscomments
